

King of Beggars
1992-12-17 · 96 min · ★ 7.1
The heir to a noble and influential family finds the love of his life, but she will only accept him if he becomes a kung-fu master. He becomes a legendary folk hero who tries to save the emperor.
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- Directors
- Gordon Chan
- Production companies
- Win's Movie Productions
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Stephen ChowSo Chan Ha Yee Chan
Sharla Cheung ManYushang
Richard Ng Man-tatGeneral Su of Guangzhou
Vindy Chan Wai-yeeTracy
Norman Tsui Siu-keungChiu
David Lam WaiLord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Wong ChungUncle Mok
Natalis Chan Pak-cheungSecretary of Justice
Lawrence Cheng Tan-shuiProfessor
Matthew Wong Hin-MungEmperor
Peter Lai Bei-dakUncle Cheng
Jackson Ng Yuk-suePo Ye Tat Tor
Lee Kin-yanChan's Friend's Aunt's Sister
Kingdom Yuen King-tanMadam Pimp
Yuen Cheung-yan
Yang MiSo Chan's Daughter
Yuen Gam-Fai
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